Illuminated badge



(No Model.)

P. J. McLAIN.

ILLUMINATED BADGE.

No. 485,748. Patented Nov. 8, 1892.

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PETER J. MCLAIN, OF DENVER, COLORADO.

ILLUMINATED BADGE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 485,748, dated November8, 1892.

Application filed January 6 1392. Serial No. 417,220. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, PETER J. MoLAIN, a citizen of the United States ofAmerica, residing at Denver, in the county of Arapahoe and State ofColorado, have invented certain new and useful Improvements inIlluminated Badges; and I do declare the following to be a full, clear,and exact description of the invention, such as will enable othersskilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same,reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the figures ofreference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.

My invention relates to an improved illuminating-badge; and the objectof the invention is to provide a unique, attractive, and conspicuousbadge for use during political campaigns and on other occasions wherearivalry exists between candidates for position or office.

The device consists of a suitable receptacle having a small oil-chamberin the bottom and an illuminating-chamber above, into which extends awick-tube, the last-named chamber being closed in front by a transparentplate, to the outer surface of which is secured in any suitable manner aflexible lable, upon which may be printed or otherwise formed thelikeness of one or more persons, together with such words as may beconsidered appropriate or desirable for use in connection therewith, orany other design or words, either alone or in combination to harmonizewith the occasion of its use or the peculiar circumstances surroundingeach particular case.

The invention will be fully understood by reference to the accompanyingdrawings, in which is illustrated an embodiment thereof.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device before thelabel is applied to the face thereof. Fig. 2 is a vertical section ofthe box, taken on the line 0: 00, Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a similar sectiontaken on the line y y, Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a front view showing the labelin place.

Similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts or elements inthe several views.

Let the numeral 5 designate the box orreceptacle having the oil-chamber6 in its lower portion, the illuminating-chamber 7 in its upper portion,and the wick-tube 8. The body of the box is preferably composed of tinor other suitable sheet metal. The back of the box 5 is covered with alayer 10 of asbestus or other suitable material that is a poorconduct-or of heat. As the device is to be worn upon the coat or othergarment, the object of the asbestus is to prevent the side next to theperson from becoming excessively heated. To the back of the box issecured a suitable hook 12, by means of which the badge may be fastenedto the garment, as by hooking it into a buttonhole. Above the partition9, forming the top of the oil-chamber, the box proper is open in front,as shown at 13. To the top of the box and suitably supported bystandards or pins 14, rigidly secured to the box, is a plate 15, shownas curved or arc-shaped, and upon which may be engraved, printed, orotherwise suitably formed any suitable device or inscription. Secured tothe front of the box and covering the opening 13 is a plate 16, composedof glass or other suitable transparent or semi-transparent material.This plate 16 is preferably concavo-convex in shape, as shown in Fig. 3,and of sufficient size to cover the entire front portion of the box 5.This plate may also be made of any desired color.

To the transparent or semi-transparent plate 16 is attached, preferablyon its outer surface, as shown in the drawings, a picture or any otherdesign, or any inscription engraved, printed, or formed in any mannerupon a flexible or suitable label formed of any desired substance, aspaper. The picture or design is thus illuminated and made conspicuous byreason of the light in its rear or proceeding from theilluminating-chamber.

The box is provided with a suitable opening for the entrance of air, asshown in the drawings, this opening being formed in the top of the box.It may, however, be formed in any part thereof communicating with theilluminating-chamber.

Having thus described my invention, What I claim is 1. A badgeconsisting of a small box or receptacle composed of an oil-chamber belowand an illuminatin -chamber above, the back of the box being providedwith a layer of asbestus or other suitable non-conductor of heat and thefront of the box being open and provided with a transparent orsemi-transparent plate, in combination with a label attached to saidplate and upon which is formed any suitable design or inscription,substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

2. A badge consisting of a small box or receptacle having an oil-chamberbelow and an illuminating-chamber above, the back of the box beingprovided with a layer of asbestus or other suitable non-conductor ofheat and a transparent or semi-transparent plate in. front, which isotherwise open 'above the oi1- chamber, substantially as and for thepurpose set forth.

3. A badge consisting of a box or suitable receptacle provided with anilluminatingchamber, a transparent or semi-transparent plate in front,preferably ooncavo-convex in shape with its convex face outward, and aplate preferably arcshaped, secured to the top of the box and supportedthereon by legs or short standards, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

PETER J. MOLAIN. Witnesses:

WM. MoCoNNELL, G. J ROLLANDET.

